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Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps – Family-Friendly Camping & Nature Retreat

Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps offers family-friendly camping and scenic spots in Western Cape, South Africa.

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Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps

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Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps

About Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps Camping

Back 2 Basics Adventure Camps is a serene camping site in South Africa, set among natural surroundings. Visitors can partake in birdwatching, hiking, and campfire gatherings. Amenities include clean bathrooms, picnic spots, and open camping areas. Close by, you can explore Vergelegen Wine Estate, Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum. It is suitable for travelers who appreciate nature, peace, and comfortable outdoor stays.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • Lights: Yes
  • People per Site: 200
  • Power points: Standard power point
  • Shade: Most have shade
  • Sites Available: 2
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes
  • Credit Cards welcome: No
  • Dogs Allowed: No
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Fridge: Yes
  • Shop: Wood for sale.
  • Washing up: Yes
  • Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar & gravel road
  • Closest Town: Grabouw
  • Directions to campsite: The campsite is next to the N2 about 8km from Grabouw in the direction of Houwhoek. It is ? 85 km from Cape Town.From Cape Town: Take the N2 outbound from Cape Town (towards Somerset West onwards to Caledon) Continue past Grabouw turn-off (Orchid Farmstall can be seen on left) Continue past Perigrene Farmstall on right Continue for about 8km Pass Kromco on left Pass "The Valley turn-off on left 500m left to go. Slow down when you see Thandi Farm Kitchen on left Back 2 Basics turn-off is at bottom of the hill - ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE N2. Follow little signs pointing towards the Back 2 Basics Office. From Hermanus: Take the N2 toward Cape Town Continue on the N2 past the little town of Botriver Continue over the Mountain Pass Continue past Houw Hoek Farmstall on left - Houw Hoek Hotel is on the right Continue about 4km As you go around a sharpish bend toward your right, start slowing down. Turn-off is 300m on LEFT When seeing houses on right and left of N2 - slow down As N2 starts with uphill - TAKE TURN-OFF ON LEFT
  • Distance to Town: 9 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 34.191050 E 19.094417
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Showers: Hot shower
  • Toilets: Flush toilet

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Fishing: Dam
  • Hiking: Day hikes & overnight hikes (hut & wilderness)
  • Kloofing: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Marked routes, single tracks, gravel roads & jeeptracks
  • Other Activities: Adventure activities, team building, school camps, leadership camps, sporting events, raft building, high ropes course, army endurance course, initiative courses
  • Swimming: Dam and river

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Comments: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: We specialize in group bookings, making us the ideal camp ground for school and church camps. Our focus is providing you with the best experience while learning of the outdoors, yourself and each other. We have a unique educational program and focus heavily on leadership and team-building. Our back 2 basics approach will keep the focus on what needs to be achieved on camp.
  • Additional Comments: Youth Campsite for large groups in a pine plantation

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